Description
A flavorful and creamy cheese log combining cowboy caviar with a zesty kick, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, diced (fresh or pickled)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine Cheeses: In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until fully blended and creamy.
- Add Ingredients: Incorporate the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Shape the Mixture: Lay a piece of plastic wrap on your countertop. Use your hands to shape the mixture into a log or cylinder. Wrap it tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes.
- Coat with Chips: After chilling, unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the crushed tortilla chips until fully coated.
- Serve: Place the cheese log on a serving platter and garnish it with fresh cilantro. Pair it with extra tortilla chips or veggie sticks for dipping.
Notes
Customize spice level by adjusting jalapeños or adding sweet ingredients like pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg